Welcome to Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School (7-12)
Welcome and thank you for choosing GRPS and Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School. It is my honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Grand Rapids Montessori. We serve students in preschool through grade 12, embracing the Montessori philosophy at all grade levels. The mission of Grand Rapids Montessori is to provide an exceptional education through a nurturing and inspiring environment that strengthens each child's intellectual and emotional gifts, leading to responsible, compassionate lifelong learners.
At Grand Rapids Montessori, we value a thoughtful and well-prepared learning environment that is both purposeful and peaceful. Your scholar will be given the tools to learn, grow, and thrive within the classroom and in our community. If you would like more information about Grand Rapids Montessori, please call us at 616-819-2405.
School Apps
Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School
School Hours
Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal 2:23 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:25 a.m.
School Transparency
Grand Rapids Montessori: the ONLY public middle high Montessori program in West Michigan!
Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian pediatrician who founded the Montessori method, believed self-motivation was the key to learning. The Montessori teacher acts as a facilitator of that learning, stimulating interest in all facets of a scholar-centered learning environment. Montessori education recognizes the importance of all developmental areas, including social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. At Grand Rapids Montessori, we work hard to support scholars’ development in each of those areas.
The Montessori Classroom: The Montessori method uses hands-on lessons and experiences to help scholars learn by doing. Typically, scholars will have the same teacher for multiple years, and the multi-age classroom allows the scholars to become part of a learning community that fosters respect, understanding, and tolerance. At the middle/high, scholars are also given the opportunity to take advanced courses and courses for college credit. We truly have it all!
At Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High School, your child will…
- receive lessons as he/she/they are ready for them.
- learn how to focus and concentrate.
- become a self-directed learner.
- achieve independence.
- learn order.
- be treated with respect and dignity.
GR Montessori Middle High School Photo Tour
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
Click to see a larger version
Skip to end of gallery
Skip to start of gallery
-
13 Aug
-
GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMGRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall MeetingDate: Aug 13Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
24 Aug
-
First Day of 2026-2027 School YearDate: Aug 24Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
28 Aug
-
Half Day of School for ScholarsDate: Aug 28Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
1 Sep
-
First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)Date: Sep 1Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
4 Septhru Sep 7
-
No School | Labor DayDate: Sep 4 - Sep 7Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
16 Sep
-
GRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMGRPS Superintendent Search Town Hall MeetingDate: Sep 16Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USACalendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
19 Oct
-
No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Oct 19Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
-
2 Novthru Nov 3
-
No School | No LOOP ProgrammingDate: Nov 2 - Nov 3Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
-
Shawmut Hills Academy Principal Proud to Lead ‘Hidden Gem’ August 12, 2026
Joseph Alcaraz believes Shawmut Hills Academy is one of the best-kept secrets in Grand Rapids.
SNN: What drives him? A desire to advocate, educate & represent August 10, 2026
If there’s an opportunity to lead, represent or advocate, chances are Odon Kiara has taken advantage of it.
Thank you, Grand Rapids August 5, 2026
On behalf of Grand Rapids Public Schools, thank you! Your support of the GRPS Sinking Fund is an investment in every scholar who walks through our doors. We are deeply grateful for the confidence you have placed in our district and our future.
